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    3.4 (5 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Bellini Bar - Tiered afternoon tea dishes and champagne with gifted honey

    Bellini Bar

    4.0(6 reviews)
    1.3 kmViaduct
    $$$

    I got high tea during their Christmas season, so the menu had some holiday touches with the food…read more I'll give a review of each dish below for any foodies. Atmosphere and service was good, very attentive and a good view. I also received some Manuka honey as an additional gift. Food review French earl grey tea: Very fragrant, light, and smooth with such a nice aroma. I highly recommend. Cured kingfish in puri: It was alright, not a lot of flavor but I could taste the coconut. Puri was not crisp but slightly chewy and the kingfish had a mild flavor. Prawn toast: One of the best savoury dishes, both buttery and savoury with a delicious touch of sour with the lime pearls that wasn't too overwhelming. Parmesan shortbread: A little dry, the ricotta did not balance the dryness of the toast enough but the pickled onions cut through the grease well. Wagyu sausage roll: Not a hit, the roll was dry and oily. The black garlic purée was nice but I did not like the flavor of the roll as a whole, I tasted a sour undercurrent that was not a good fit. Hoisin smoked chicken sandwich: Nothing spectacular, I could not taste much hoisin flavor and there's was a little too much sesame that it got everywhere as you ate. Christmas ham brioche roll: I was not that wowed, the roll was mediocre and no flavors stood out. The bread reminded me of something I could get at any Asian bakery. Scone: The scone itself was good but the whipped honey butter was too heavy with the dense scone, would have preferred clotted cream or more whip so that it was lighter. Christmas tree: The wafer was too sweet and made the whole dessert overly sweet since the mousse itself was already on the sweet side. Orange almond cupcake: it was alright, not dry and a refreshing fruit flavor. Too much cream though the bee was cute. Mango mousse: Beautiful presentation, mousse was light and I liked the sesame wafer. Cheesecake: My favourite as I liked the shape and the jelly was an interesting addition. Ice cream bon bon: very fun with the smoke Champagne: they offer a non-alcoholic version, which I opted for. Very delicious and bubbly.

    Super nautical theme (in a good way) overlooking the water from the Hilton. We had the fish…read moresliders with fries and they were excellent. The staff was also very friendly and accommodating.

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    Goldfinch

    Goldfinch

    4.0(3 reviews)
    0.9 kmViaduct
    $$$

    This is probably one of the best bars in the viaduct right now. There is a small outdoor seating…read morearea and a narrow entrance, which opens up into the main bar area, with a large u-shaped bar in the centre and seating all around. Behind that you'll find a big dance floor with a speaker-stack DJ booth in the corner. The drinks at Goldfinch are yum. The tunes are great, the crowd is older and sophisticated. It's a fun place to be on a Friday/Saturday night. Look out for the big neon sign on what looks like a cage next to Snapdragon.

    I'll preface this by saying I don't remember everrrryyything about this night, (it was a biggie),…read morebut I remember the important things. I think... Goldfinch is right beside Snapdragon (another of my faves) in the Viaduct. It's much smaller, which is great for a night of dancing with a group of mates - and that is exactly what we did. The music was awesome, the drinks were yum, and the service was really helpful when we wanted to try out some new flavour combos. There are cool little booths that you can fill with friends and people watch till the wee small hours. That's another good thing about Goldfinch - it stays open super late. And it doesn't get awkward and quiet, it cranks. It's also not pretentious. Plonked smack bam in the middle of a great strip of bars and restaurants, Goldfinch is the perfect place to end the night on a high. ...Or at least that's what I remember..

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    Freida Margolis

    Freida Margolis

    3.9(8 reviews)
    3.1 kmGrey Lynn
    $$

    FUN FACT: This adorable wine bar used to be the local butchery…read more Now it's owned by a charismatic local who doesn't mind a yarn and if you're lucky will even play you a tune on the piano! Man of many talents. We came here recently for Book Club and sat on their long table outside. It was chilly but they have heaters and wind down awnings so it was bearable. Considering it was only a Tuesday, it was pretty busy. Obviously Grey Lynn locals don't mind a drink and to be honest, I don't blame them. If I had a cool wine bar down the road I'd be doing exactly the same. The wine list here isn't huge but it does features some interesting options, including a number of European reds. We settled on an Italian red that was full bodied and only $9 - absolute steal! They also have a short menu featuring easy to share crowd pleasers. Think sliders, cheese & charcuterie platters and the like. All in all a great spot for an after-work drink tipple - fun & friendly atmosphere without the rowdy drunks.

    For whatever reason, this place has chosen to occupy the premises of what was once a local…read moreinstitution, rename themselves and run an entirely different sort of business, but confusingly and inexplicably allow for the previous business' signage to remain stationed above the store front. So it is with Frieda Margolis and their quizzical "West Lynn Organic Meats" sign. Luckily for Frieda, they do a good job, and once you've been there for a drink once, you'll likely want to return. Great selection of craft beers from Wellington and a charming little eats menu. Four stars.

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